Which property explains why these two expressions are equal?

(w + 2/3) + 5 = w + (2/3+ 5)

A)
associative

B)
commutative

C)
distributive
Eliminate

D)
transverse

help @iGreen

Question

Which property explains why these two expressions are equal?

(w + 2/3) + 5 = w + (2/3+ 5)

A)
	associative

B)
	commutative

C)
	distributive 	
Eliminate

D)
	transverse

help @iGreen

misty1212 · Answer

HI!!

misty1212 · Answer

the parentheses move, the number stay in the same order
that is called the "associative principle"

anonymous · Answer

3(x + 2) – 4x	original (given) statement
3x + 3×2 – 4x	Distributive Property
3x + 6 – 4x	simplification (3×2 = 6)
3x – 4x + 6	Commutative Property
(3x – 4x) + 6	Associative Property